'Salt and pepper?' 'I'll bring some over, sir. Any sauces?' 'Ketchup, please darling.' He gave me that look. That look that they all have that ends by drifting from my face down to my chest and as I walk away I can feel his eyes staring at my rear. The uniform we're made to wear … Continue reading BON APPÉTIT
Forage duty. They try to tell you it's a privilege, an honour. You're special, a chosen one. The truth is it's dangerous. You're expendable and you're exposed. Return empty-handed and you will be punished. That's why I'm still out here as the light fails, still hunting. They only come for us at night. It's suicide … Continue reading INVASION
Lockdown again.Office closed, furlough scheme extended.Legally I cannot do any work if I've been furloughed.Stay home, stay safe.Raining outside, and cold. Forget exercise.The freezer is stocked up and more food is being delivered straight to my door.Time for feet up, Netflix on, or maybe a good book.Couple of indulgent snacks and maybe a glass of … Continue reading A NEW KIND OF UTOPIA
It was time. The anticipation building up to this moment had been growing as the weeks, then days, then hours had slowly ticked by. He hooked up the antique laptop to the power supply and prayed it would work. It seemed to take an age running through the start up process. It was definitely getting … Continue reading ANTICIPATION
He ate the last crumbs, rolled up the wrapper and tossed it in the back. Still hungry. Should've stopped at a store for provisions on the way. Across the street nothing happened. He stared at the unmoving windows and door. How long had it been? Three hours. Another five before the night shift took over. … Continue reading THE STAKEOUT
Iain Kelly 